Which of the following is equivalent to [tex]\frac{57}{13}[/tex]?

A. [tex]7 \frac{5}{13}[/tex]

B. [tex]5 \frac{4}{13}[/tex]

C. [tex]4 \frac{7}{13}[/tex]

D. [tex]4 \frac{5}{13}[/tex]



Answer :

To find the mixed number equivalent of the fraction [tex]\(\frac{57}{13}\)[/tex], follow these steps:

1. Divide the numerator by the denominator:
Calculate the quotient and the remainder when 57 is divided by 13.

- The quotient represents the whole number part of the mixed number.
- The remainder represents the numerator of the fractional part.

2. Perform the division:
- [tex]\(57 \div 13 = 4\)[/tex] with a remainder.
- To find the remainder: [tex]\(57 - (13 \times 4) = 57 - 52 = 5\)[/tex].

3. Form the mixed number:
- The quotient from the division (4) is the whole number part.
- The remainder (5) is the numerator of the fractional part, and the denominator remains the same (13).

Thus, [tex]\(\frac{57}{13}\)[/tex] can be written as the mixed number [tex]\(4 \frac{5}{13}\)[/tex].

4. Compare the options:
- The mixed number we found, [tex]\(4 \frac{5}{13}\)[/tex], matches the fourth option.

So, the correct option is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{4 \frac{5}{13}} \][/tex]